HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 2013-04-01 MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL WORKROOM, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820,
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
April 1, 2013 — 6:00 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairwoman Kusmierski called the meeting to order April 1, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Marty Kusmierski
Chairwoman
Mike Filis
Vice Chair
Tracye Tipps
Board Member
Suzy Compton
Board Member
Jay Crane
Board Member
Paul Pena
Board Member
Absent: Brad Greene
Board Member
Beverly Hunt
Alternate
Staff Members: Vickie Loftice
Sharon Davis
Bill Thornton
Chris Swartz
Christina Lopez
Adrien Pekurney
Tina Earle
There were no citizen comments.
Managing Director of Community Services
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
NRH2O Park Manager
Administrative Secretary
NRH Centre Manager
Communication/Events Manager
2.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
3-a.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 4, 2013 MEETING
APPROVED
MR. CRANE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 4, 2013 PARK AND RECREATION
BOARD MEETING. MR. FILIS SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
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3-b.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 6, 2013 WORKSHOP
APPROVED
MR. PENA MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 6, 2013 PARK AND RECREATION
BOARD WORKSHOP. MR. FILIS SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
3-c.
ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR
Due to the passing of Marlin Miller, the Vice Chair position is vacant. The Board is requested
to elect a Vice Chair to fulfill the remainder of Mr. Miller's term through August 2013.
MS. TRACYE TIPPS MOVED TO NOMINATE MR. MIKE FILIS FOR THE POSITION OF VICE CHAIR. MS.
COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
4-a.
YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS ANNUAL REPORTS
Phillip Perdue and Shannon Jaggars of the Richland Youth Association (RYA) presented
their annual report to the Park and Recreation Board.
4-b.
UPDATE ON NRH CENTRE
Ms. Adrien Pekurney, NRH Centre Manager, provided an update on NRH Centre activities,
programs and performance indicators, highlighting its one year anniversary.
Ms. Tina Earle, Communications/Events Manager, provided an update on rental activity and
programming at the Grand Hall.
4-c.
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED PARK BOARD CALENDAR
Marty Kusmierski, Park Board Chair, presented an update on the initiative to raise funds for
the NRH Parks and Recreation Scholarship Fund through the development of a community
calendar. The calendar will highlight NRH Parks and Green Spaces with a photography
contest which will be themed "Your Favorite Parks or Natural Spaces". A Park Board
workshop was held on March 6 to discuss the project.
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5-a.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT ON
CURRENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Ms. Sharon Davis, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, presented an update on
activities and events offered through the NRH Centre, Tennis Center, Senior Center, Grand
Hall and Cultural Arts. Highlights included:
• NRH Centre One Year Anniversary, Mayor's Walk, NRH Centre Ambassadors
• Family Fun Swim Night
• Camp NRH
Spring Softball Registration
• NRH Senior Center Spring Health Fair
• Parks and Recreation Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
• 2013 Sounds of Spring Concert Series
Ms. Davis also highlighted the promotion of David Webb to Tennis Center Manager. David
replaces Charlotte Wylie, who recently retired.
5-b.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT ON
PARKS CAPITAL PROJECTS
Mr. Bill Thornton, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, presented updates on the
following capital improvement projects:
• Calloway Branch & John Barfield Trails
• Adventure World Playground Renovation
• North Electric Trail & Cotton Belt Trail Drainage Projects
• Governor's Community Achievement Award Project
• Iron Horse Golf Course Erosion Control Phase I and II
5-C.
NRH2O FAMILY WATERPARK UPDATE
Mr. Chris Swartz, Aquatic Park Manager, presented updates on the operations and
maintenance of NRH2O Family Water Park. Highlights included:
• Hiring for the 2013 Summer Season
• Marketing Initiatives
• Library Partnership — Summer Reading program
• NRH2O Long Range Plan
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6.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Ms. Loftice noted the Groundbreaking for the new City Hall will be held on April 5 at 3:00 p.m.
7.
ADJOURNMENT
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